By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k.a Ekene Okwunaga) wanted over their involvement in the establishment of a clandestine laboratory, production of methamphetamine and drug money…
By Femi Anamelechi A 63-year-old drug baron, Anochili Innocent, three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians have been arraigned before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on an 11-count criminal charge bordering on the setting up of a super clandestine laboratory and the production of 2,419.48 kilograms of methamphetamine worth over Four…
By Femi Anamelechi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians.The assurance was given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume at the opening ceremony of…
By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has drawn attention to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public.The fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters…
By Femi Anamelechi In a massive blow to transnational drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of a staggering 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, recently intercepted during a joint examination of two containers by NDLEA operatives, men of the Nigeria Customs Service and other security…
By Femi Anamelechi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions.The President gave this assurance on Friday 26th 2026 in Abuja during the grand finale of celebrations, marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. President…
INTRODUCTION: On the 17th of November, 2025, Muhammad Tukur Ahmad was appointed the Commander of MMIA STRATEGIC COMMAND of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Rtd. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa. Behind the warm, gentle and welcoming personality, is a brilliant man with a…
By Femi Anamelechi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have struck yet another decisive blow against transnational drug syndicates following the discovery and dismantling of a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State. The breakthrough…
By Femi Anamelechi The resilience and unweaving commitments of Officers and men of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency towards ensuring that the menace of illicit drug trafficking and abuse us completely eradicated continues to reverberate with positive results following the arrest of 84 year old grandpa, Godfrey Orji and 75 year old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora…
By Femi Anamelechi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have announced weeklong activities to commemorate the 2026 World Drug Day, even as the anti-narcotics agency vowed that it will continue to target the criminal networks with the aim of effectively cutting off their lifeblood.This…
